Jesse White Targets Holiday Scofflaws Abusing Disability Parking at Malls Statewide
SPRINGFIELD - Secretary of State Jesse White announced that Secretary of State Police will be conducting parking stings at shopping malls statewide throughout the holiday season and ticketing individuals who illegally park in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities. Secretary of State Police will enforce the provisions of the Parking Program for Persons with Disabilities at shopping centers on Black Friday in Chicago, Fairview Heights, Peoria, Rockford, Schaumburg and Springfield on Black Friday, Nov. 25 as it marks the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season. Secretary of State Police will also be enforcing the program in other areas of the state throughout the holiday season. “Our mission is not to issue tickets, but to ensure that accessible parking spaces are available to those who need them,” said White. “Parking illegally in a space reserved for people with disabilities means a possible driver’s license suspension and a hefty fine, money whic